LAKEWOOD, Jan. 10: Man steals bicycle, hit by karma
Police received a report of a suspicious suspect Jan. 10 on the 900 block of Reed Court. An unknown man was seen in a yard and then leaving on a bicycle. A bicycle theft was soon reported with the suspect matching the description of the unknown person. Police then saw the man biking toward West Colfax Avenue — and getting struck by a car as he tried to cross Colfax. He was taken to a hospital and cited.

LAKEWOOD, Jan. 13: Times tough, oil change needed, thieves say
Police responded to Walmart, 440 Wadsworth Blvd., on Jan. 13 for shoplifting. Employees observed a man and a woman enter the store with an empty shopping bag. They selected oil, an oil filter and other automotive items and hid them in the bag before paying for other items. The couple was stopped as they tried to leave the store. The man admitted it was wrong but said times were hard and they needed an oil change.

LAKEWOOD, Jan. 14: iPhones don’t lie
Lakewood police were called to the 2000 block of South Yank Way on Jan. 14 for an assault. A 17-year-old was holding a bloody towel to his face and had an inch-long laceration on his jawline. According to the boy, he and another student at Green Mountain High School were in an ongoing dispute, and on that day, the other student, an 18-year-old man, followed him home. A confrontation ensued in the driveway and the 18-year-old punched the 17-year-old so hard he fell to the ground. An iPhone video confirmed the fight and the 18-year-old was issued a summons.

EVERGREEN, Jan. 10: A couple of .22 rounds oughtta do it
On Jan. 10, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies contacted a man who said the mailboxes on the post at the end of South Danks Drive, unincorporated Jefferson County (Evergreen), had been damaged. He also said he suspected a gang in the Evergreen-Conifer area was responsible. He then said he planned to fire off two shots with his .22 every night to scare off the suspects.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Jan. 9: Trench coat conceals edged arsenal
On Jan. 9, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy went to the intersection of South Kline Street and West Lakehurst Avenue, unincorporated Jefferson County (Littleton), to assist in the apprehension of an uncooperative man. During the struggle to handcuff him, deputies discovered a 4-foot sword concealed under his long, black trench coat. A total of eight edged weapons were found on him along with a roll of duct tape, heavy-duty nylon cord, a tube of superglue, some hypodermic syringes and a pair of black leather fingerless gloves.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Jan. 6 Father fed up with son
On Jan. 6, a Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy went to the 11200 block of West Radcliffe Drive, unincorporated Jefferson County (Littleton), where a man said he was fed up with his 18-year-old son because he does not help around the house, smokes pot daily, does not pay rent and is disrespectful of the house rules. The deputy spoke with the son and the parties were separated.

DENVER, Jan. 3: Don’t fall asleep in the waiting room
A woman called Denver Police Jan. 3 after she was robbed in the waiting room at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 1835 Franklin St. The woman told police that she fell asleep in the waiting room that evening and awoke to find her wallet missing from her purse.

AURORA, Dec. 28: Quiet down … or else
A 53-year-old Aurora man was arrested on suspicion of felony menacing on Dec. 28. Officers were dispatched at 11:06 p.m. to an apartment complex on the 1500 block of Galena Street on a report of a weapon offense. According to a report, the suspect was upset because his neighbors were being too loud. He then went outside and began screaming about the noise with a large kitchen knife in each hand.

AURORA, Dec. 29: Man pepper sprayed, mugged
A 35-year-old transient man was arrested Dec. 29 on suspicion of robbery and assault. The incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on the 9900 block of East Colfax Avenue. According to a report, the suspect sprayed a 37-year-old male victim with some pepper spray, punched and kicked him repeatedly and took $300 from his pocket while he was lying on the ground.

NORTHGLENN, Jan. 9: Suspects shoot at police
Two men, ages 28 and 29, and a woman, 20, are facing charges of attempted homicide, assault on a police officer and felony eluding after shooting at police officers Jan. 9. The incident occurred at 10:15 p.m. at Ramada Inn, 10 E. 120th Ave., in Northglenn. Officers stopped a car there for a traffic violation when a man in the backseat fired a gun at police. No one was injured. The driver then fled the area and led police on a high-speed chase that ended in a large field south of E-470 and Washington Street in Thornton.

ADAMS COUNTY, Jan. 3: Man leads police on low-speed chase
A 31-year-old man was arrested Jan. 3 on suspicion of theft by receiving and eluding law enforcement. Deputies attempted to pull the man over at about 6:20 a.m. at East 64th Avenue and Pecos Street, but the man refused to stop. He then led police on a low-speed chase that topped out at about 30 mph. Police eventually deployed stop sticks and the man was arrested without incident.

ARVADA, Dec. 25: Thwarted car thief forgets to park
Arvada police received a report of attempted motor vehicle theft Dec. 25 on the 7100 block of Jay Street. A man said he had left his vehicle, a 1992 Dodge Ram pickup truck, running unattended in the driveway as he ran back into the house. While inside, he saw the truck being backed out of the driveway by an unknown man. The resident ran outside and the suspect bailed out of the truck without putting it in park. The truck rolled backwards and collided with a parked car as the suspect fled the scene in a white SUV. The resident was not able to provide a description of the suspect.

ARVADA, Dec. 23: Leaking gasoline set on fire in Olde Town
Police were called to the 7500 block of Grandview Avenue on Dec. 23 for a fire. According to witnesses, a SUV had hit the Olde Town Arvada sign at the intersection of Grandview and Webster, breaking the sign post. A second car ran over the broken sign post later that night and began leaking gasoline down Grandview. Someone then lit the gasoline on fire. Arvada firefighters were able to put out the fire and no damage occurred. Police were not able to locate either vehicle, and a suspect denied starting the fire.

ARVADA, Dec. 22: Fake burglary reported after “fit of anger”
Police responded to the 6300 block of Ingalls Street on Dec. 22 for a burglary. Inside the residence, the Christmas tree had been knocked to the floor and many Christmas decorations were broken. Mirrors were shattered in the master bedroom, bathroom and hallway. The woman also said $960 in cash was missing from her purse. After police documented the house, though, the woman admitted that she was responsible for the damage, attributing it to a “fit of anger” while intoxicated the previous night. No charges were filed.

DENVER: Jan. 2: Man punches holes in garage door, flees
On Jan. 2, a suspect was observed punching holes in a garage door in the 1800 block of South Stuart Street. The suspect was seen walking up to the garage door and punching the door twice, leaving holes. The suspect then left the scene on foot.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Dec. 19: Decorative flamingo decapitatedJefferson County Sheriff’s deputies went to the 00-99 block of Honey Locust, Ken-Caryl, where a woman reported her holiday lights had been cut and her decorative flamingo decapitated.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Dec. 19: Neighbors send harassing messagesJefferson County Sheriff’s deputies went to the 12500 block of West Prentice Place where a man said his female neighbor had been texting harassing messages, calling him names and telling him that he was not good enough for his girlfriend. Both were advised to stop communicating with each other.

DENVER, Dec. 22: Bringing home the baconA shoplifter was reported after he stole some bacon from the Family Dollar Store, 4701 Peoria St. Denver police contacted the clerk, who stated that the suspect was observed going to the back of the store, taking some bacon out of the cooler and walking out without paying.

AURORA, Dec. 24: Angry neighbor flashes gunA 23-year-old Aurora man was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a gun and disorderly conduct. Officers were dispatched at 2:12 a.m. to the 1900 block of East Dartmouth Avenue on a report of a party with a gun. Police say the suspect was arguing with his neighbor, 18, because he felt he was being too noisy. The argument got heated and the suspect allegedly brandished a pistol and pointed it in his neighbor’s face. Police eventually obtained a warrant to search the suspect’s bedroom, which turned up a BB gun, according to a report.

AURORA, Dec. 21: This Bud’s for youPolice were dispatched at 12:08 p.m. to a liquor store on the 16200 block of East Colfax Avenue on a theft call. A beer delivery man said a man took two cases of Budweiser beer from him and sped away. The loss was estimated at $24.60.

AURORA, Dec. 14: A 19-year-old Aurora man was hospitalized after being assaulted. The man told police officers he was beat up by a male suspect — known only as “Cash” — at a bus stop near the intersection of East 30th Avenue and North Sable Boulevard. He said he went there at about 4 p.m. to meet a prostitute Cash had recommended. While he was talking with her, Cash appeared and punched the man several times in the head, knocking him unconscious. According to a report, the suspect attacked the man because he was suspicious that he had called the cops on him.

THORNTON, Dec. 2:Drunk driver crashes car.
A 24-year-old Thornton man was arrested for careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and driving under the influence of alcohol. Police officers were dispatched at 2:11 a.m. to the area of Russell Way and Thornton Parkway on a report of an accident. An investigation revealed the suspect was drunk when he lost control of his car, drove up over the sidewalk and struck a light pole. The suspect stated he had consumed three shots of tequila and five beers before getting behind the wheel that evening. During his arrest, the man apologized, stating, “It was stupid, the fact that I even thought about driving home under the influence of alcohol.”

AURORA, Dec. 8:Scuffle results in broken face.
A 37-year-old Aurora man was arrested on suspicion of assault. Officers were dispatched at 9:07 p.m. to a house on the 1300 block of North Xanadu Street on a report of a fight. An investigation revealed the suspect punched his roommate, 43, because he turned down the volume on the television without his permission. The victim was later treated for a broken nose and minor facial lacerations that required stitches.

UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON COUNTY, Dec. 16:Wooden Oriental tiger damaged.
Jeffco deputies responded to the 12500 block of South Wamblee Valley Road, unincorporated Jeffco (between Conifer and Pine Junction), where a homeowner said someone had damaged one of his wooden Oriental tigers, causing the nose and jaw to break off. The midsection of the tiger also appeared to have cracked as a result of the blow. Glass was also broken out of a nearby light.

ARVADA, Dec. 2: Man holds stepfather hostage
A man was arrested on charges of false imprisonment and felony menacing after a police standoff on the 6500 block of Harlan Street. The suspect had a gun and refused to allow his stepfather to leave the residence. After two hours of negotiations, the suspect let the victim leave and surrendered a short time later. No injuries were sustained in the standoff.

PARKER, Nov. 30: No Christmas spirit
A Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy took a phone report of criminal mischief from a man on the 16200 block of Bluebonnet Drive where he reported someone had vandalized his inflatable snowman and ripped out the Christmas lights attached to its base. The snowman was worth $100 and the lights $50. He saw other people’s inflatable decorations had been vandalized, too.

LAKEWOOD, Nov. 25: Woman arrested after fight outside mall
A woman was taken into custody after police observed a fight outside Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave. The female subject had another woman on the ground, and officers saw the subject punch the woman in the face and kick her in the ribs. After separating the two women, officers located two active arrest warrants for the subject.

ARVADA, Nov. 15: Woman threatened by scammers
Police were called to the 9100 block of Oberon Road after a woman reported receiving threats related to an Internet scam. The victim had sent an e-mail asking about a rental unit advertised online and received a response from someone who said she was in the Philippines and needed a deposit first. The victim filled out a questionnaire and was told she was approved. Then, on Nov. 15, the victim received a text message from someone saying they were a “hired killer” and to respond to an e-mail ASAP. Police told the victim not to respond to further correspondences.

ARVADA, Nov. 14: One big lottery scam
Police responded to the Walgreens at 11601 W. 64th Ave. for a possible scam in progress. A store employee called police after a female customer asked to buy a Green Dot gift card for $495 and said she had won the lottery and needed the card to collect her winnings. According to the woman, a unknown male had called her the previous day and said he would fly in from Las Vegas with a check for $3.5 million if she purchased the card. Police convinced the woman it was a scam and she left the store.

DENVER, Nov. 13: Man assaulted after giving suspect a ride
A man was taken to the hospital after he was assaulted in his car near the intersection of 38th and Zuni. According to a witness, the suspect had been hanging out with the victim and had asked him for money. The victim refused and after he had given the suspect a ride home, he was assaulted with a blunt object. The suspect then took $200 from the victim’s wallet and fled. The witness drove the suspect to the hospital and called Denver Police.
LAKEWOOD, Nov. 20: Stolen debit cards found during arrest
A woman was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant at the Extended Stay hotel, 715 Kipling St. During the arrest, officers located a checkbook and three Visa debit cards in the woman’s purse, all four of which were registered to other people. Officers also found drug paraphernalia.

COMMERCE CITY, Oct. 3: Pasta fuels nursing home fight
Officers were dispatched at 5:15 p.m. to Woodridge Park Nursing and Rehabilitation, 7150 Poplar St., on a report of an assault. Employees at the nursing home said two residents, a 57-year-old man and an 86-year-old man, had been in a fight. The fight broke out after one of the men threw macaroni in the other’s face. Neither pursued charges.

Other crime related news:ENGLEWOOD, Oct. 17: Someone stole Stumpy
An auto theft victim parked his SUV in the parking lot of Walmart, 601 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, with his keys in the ignition and his vehicle was stolen when he went inside. He is a traveling reptile educator and had in the SUV lizards, tarantulas, scorpions, a snapping turtle, a 13-foot-long Burmese python and a three-legged tortoise named “Stumpy” with a custom-made wheel attached to his missing leg. A metro-wide bulletin was put out and the investigation is ongoing.

LAKEWOOD, Oct. 14: Duck hunter cited in city park
Police responded to Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W. Morrison Road, after receiving a report that a man was shooting at ducks in the park. Upon arriving, officers witnessed a 36-year-old male suspect shooting a BB gun on the shore of the lake. The man was issued a summons.

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Oct. 17: Rocks in the night
A deputy responded to the 9000 block of Jimson Weed Way in Highlands Ranch where a woman had noticed that morning someone had thrown a rock into the rear window of her car. She also noticed the neighbor had the same thing happen. One of the neighbors reported seeing a small car with teenagers in the middle of the night and heard one girl say “oh no” and “go go.” The victim estimates the damage at about $400.

UNINCORPORATED JEFFERSON COUNTY, Oct. 12: Fuel dumped on lawn
A Jeffco deputy was dispatched to the 22400 block of Turkey Lane, unincorporated Jeffco near Indian Hills, where a woman said she and her husband said they had allowed their home’s previous owner to stay so he could clear the rest of his belongings from the property. When they arrived at the home,they found a substance that smelled like diesel fuel had been dumped over a large area of their lawn.

GLENDALE, Oct. 9, Shoplifter caught yet again
A female was apprehended at Target, 4301 E. Virginia Ave., after she was seen exiting the store with a bottle of Smirnoff Vodka and a six-pack of Fat Tire beer. She told employees that she was “going to her car to get another credit card.” The same suspect was apprehended at the same Target on Sept. 26 and an Aurora Target on March 11.

Other crime related news:LAKEWOOD, Oct. 16: Thieves caught trying to steal car
Lakewood police were dispatched to the 1700 block of Quail Street for a criminal trespass in progress. Officers saw two men run away from a yellow Acura, leaving a screw driver and crowbar on the front seat. A total of three male suspects were later apprehended. Police also found a stolen vehicle idling across the street, and one of the men admitted they had all arrived on scene in the car.

ARVADA, Oct. 9: Accidental combustion suspected in house fire
Police were dispatched to the 15200 block of West 75th Place for a structure fire. Flames could be seen through the front windows of the house when officers arrived. The house, which was vacant at the time, also had plastic over the windows and front door and appeared to be under construction. Fire investigators said the cause of the blaze was likely accidental combustion. They had no reason to believe any criminal activity or arson was involved, according to the police report.

ARVADA, Oct. 4: Fake $100 used at gas station
Police responded to the Sinclair station on the 6200 block of West 58th Avenue for a counterfeit bill. A male suspect had attempted to purchase several food items with a $100 bill that appeared to be counterfeit. The ink print on part of the bill was blurred and the texture was different from legitimate currency. The man said he wasn’t sure where he had received the bill. Police logged the bill into evidence for further analysis.

ARVADA, Oct. 7: Disturbance reported at Cheapskates Bar
Police were called to Cheapskates Bar at Grandview Avenue and Webster Street for a disturbance. A male patron said he was sitting in the bar when a man wearing an orange Broncos jersey “sucker” punched him in the nose. The patron, who had a bloody nose and a small abrasion on his cheek, did not pursue charges. The assailant had already left the bar.

DENVER, Sept. 29: Resident’s window shot out with paintball gun
A Denver resident came home to a broken window and notified police that apparently a paintball gun had been used to shoot out her window in the 1700 block of Rosemary Street. The victim reported that she returned home to find her dog chewing on the projectile and found both panes of glass shot out.

Other crime related news:ENGLEWOOD, Sept. 11: Bondsman busted
Englewood police officers responded to the parking lot of 7-Eleven, 3131 S. Broadway in Englewood, where a man was reported with a gun inside a vehicle. Officers recognized the men standing around the truck as bondsmen. Because a loaded .45 caliber gun was on the dashboard of the truck, the bondsman inside the truck was cited for disorderly conduct.

LONE TREE, Oct. 1: Bold burglar
A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched to the 10200 block of Park Meadows Drive in Lone Tree where a man reported someone had broken into his car in front of his garage while he was working in the garage. Missing was a platinum ring with .25 karat diamond in it, as well as $60 in change. His truck also smelled like cigarettes and he doesn’t smoke. He said he usually locks his car, but he didn’t this time.

GOLDEN, Sept. 23: Angry gambler arrested on warrant
Golden Police went to the footbridge on eastbound Colorado 58 where a man and woman were arguing outside their car. They said they were mad because they gambled in Central City and lost. Out of frustration, the man punched the car’s windshield, breaking it and cutting his hand. The man had a warrant outstanding; he was taken into custody.

LITTLETON, Aug. 24: Friendly feud
Littleton Police responded to the 5600 block of South Sycamore Street after two friends got into an argument. One of the friends pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the other and then left. The man who had the gun pointed at him did not want to press charges.